UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2019 · Mains Paper II
Q3(b). Isotonic glucose concentration
Question
At 37° C the osmotic pressure of blood is 7.65 atm. Calculate glucose mass per litre for an ideal isotonic solution. Glucose molar mass is 180 g mol⁻¹.
Answer in brief
The ideal colligative calculation gives 54.1 g L⁻¹ glucose.
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All parts of Question 3
- 3(a) Silver diffraction angles5 marks
- 3(b) Isotonic glucose concentration5 marks